All programs are by reservation only. Fee programs require payment at the time of registration/reservation. You can register and pay online at
www.pbcparks.com. Please select “Online Services”, choose “Register/Pay for Program” from the drop-down menu, click the “Nature” icon, and then search for the program by name. You must login or create a new household account before registering.
ONC BEHIND THE SCENES
Saturday, December 4, 3:00 p.m.
Families/all ages, $3/participant (Reservations required)
Take a behind the scenes tour to see where our outdoor animals live when they are not “working”. You will get to feed our white-tailed deer and meet several other animals up-close while learning all about them!
FAMILY OWL PROWL
Friday, December 10, 5:00 p.m.
Ages 6+, $5/participant (Reservations required)
Meet a few of our nocturnal animal ambassadors up-close and learn about other animals that prowl our forest after dark. Then we’ll go outside to look for wildlife and make s’mores around the campfire!
TALES & TAILS: OPOSSUMS
Saturday, December 11, 10:30 a.m.
Ages 3-8, $3/child (Reservations required)
Bring your little ones and join an Okeeheelee volunteer and Naturalist for story time with puppets! You will even get a close-up animal encounter with our Virginia opossum!
HOLIDAY CHEERS FOR DEER
Thursday, December 23, 10:00 a.m.
Families/all ages, $3/participant (Reservations required)
It’s the holiday season and who better to celebrate with than ONC’s deer family. Come sip some hot cocoa, learn about white-tailed deer in Florida, get creative with a holiday-themed craft, and meet the deer of Okeeheelee Nature Center.
ARCHERY FOR BEGINNERS
Tuesday, December 28, 9:30 a.m.
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required)
Learn the basics of archery from safety to shooting and develop a great new skill. All equipment is provided. Space is limited.
ADVANCED ARCHERY**
Tuesday, December 28, 11:30 a.m.
Ages 8+, $10/participant (Reservations required)
**Prerequisite: Must have completed Archery for Beginners
This program is for those already familiar with the basics of archery. Develop your archery skills further as we teach advanced techniques and practice aim and precision. All equipment is provided. Space is limited.
Okeeheelee Nature Center is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department and is located in Okeeheelee Park at 7715 Forest Hill Boulevard, west of West Palm Beach. For more information on Okeeheelee Nature Center and other county-operated nature centers, visit
www.pbcnature.com.
The Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department, recognized nationally for excellence in park and recreation management, operates more than 110 parks and recreational facilities and provides organized recreational programs and services for people of all ages and abilities. Visit
www.pbcparks.com for more information.
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